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Internet mocks IShowSpeed as YouTuber gears up for boxing match against KSI: 'Wanna die so young'

Despite sharing a close relationship, the two have embraced a playful online rivalry

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: British YouTuber Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, commonly known as KSI, has at last agreed to fellow YouTuber and streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr, aka IShowSpeed's, invitation for a sparring session, following months of playful exchange.

In a good-natured yet resolute manner, the latter playfully challenged KSI, also known as JJ, urging him to specify a date for their upcoming bout.

He posted on his X account, declaring, "KSI bro, it's that time. I've been waiting to kick your ass for a long time. When is the sparring match? Stop ignoring me and stop being scared. Drop a date now, b**ch."

KSI accepts IShowSpeed's boxing challenge

Despite sharing a close relationship, the two have embraced a playful online rivalry. With confidence, Speed declared that he could take on JJ in a boxing match.

Finally, JJ responded to this challenge by saying, "December 15th, come through and let’s do this."

To this, Speed replied, "Bet i’ll be in London December 15 don’t bail out ong"

KSI answered deciding the fight's time, "Oh I ain’t bailing. 4 am uk time let’s gooooooooo"

KSI and IShowSpeed set to face off in the boxing ring

Now that JJ and IShowSpeed have agreed to step into the boxing ring, fans can anticipate an intriguing showdown.

It's worth noting that JJ has selected December 15 for the event, coinciding with the day YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul faces Andre August.

Throughout the years, Jake and JJ have nurtured an intense and ongoing rivalry, vying to establish themselves as the preeminent YouTuber or influencer fighter in the scene.

Fans will soon have the chance to witness both boxers take on different opponents on the same day as they eagerly anticipate their eventual matchup.

Regarding JJ's potential matchup with IShowSpeed, it remains unclear whether it will happen on IShowSpeed's YouTube channel or on a public platform.

Apart from a tentative date, no additional information has been disclosed at this time.

Nevertheless, given JJ's significant height and weight advantage over IShowSpeed, one might assume that the spar is primarily for the entertainment of viewers. Considering the physical disparities, actual competition might be uneven.

Internet believes, 'Speed wanna die'

Once the post went viral, fans began reacting and sharing their opinions. One wrote, "Speed wanna die so young. KSI owns you, lil bro."

Another user added, "Speed about to start barking and get knocked out in one punch."

One commentator remarked, "Don’t go easy on him JJ make sure to send him to the shadow realm as revenge for disrespect."

"LMAO KSI trying to do it December 15th so he can then say he had more viewers than Jake Paul on the day Jake fights. Even though he will be sparring with one of the biggest streamers, who will be the one pulling all the numbers. Just like the undercard for the Prime Card," a user commented.